Mobile officer under investigation

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile Police Department is conducting an administrative and criminal investigation of Mobile Police Officer Marshall Freeman.

Freeman is a 20-year veteran of the department, who was assigned to the Community Services Division.

It's been alleged he had inappropriate sexual contact with a female juvenile in 2009. After receiving information on March 3, 2010, an investigation was begun and Officer Freeman was placed on administrative leave. On March 11, 2010, while the department was preparing an administrative hearing, the officer resigned.

According to Chief Michael T. Williams, the alleged offense is "not only unethical but also egregious. This is the type of behavior that will never be tolerated in the Mobile Police Department."

The investigation will continue, and the results will be presented to the District Attorney's Office.